Ready to have a summer filled with fun adventures? Do it staycation style!
Some people think a fun summer just happens. They remember the lazy days of their own childhood drinking Kool-aid while laying on a blanket in the grass. We just forgot that it was our parents who made the kool-aid and brought out the blanket.
As a slower daily schedule approaches take time to enjoy the area around you. Take a STAYCATION!
There are some great things to do in the Oshkosh, Wisconsin ... [ Read More ]

Yesterday, you may have caught my Staycation post highlighting things to do in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Below are links to Stay-cation posts from around the United States. Enjoy - even if you aren't necessarily taking a stay-cation check out the area you are taking a vacation to and you might find some great places to visit!
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Phoenix-Metro, Arizona ~ Mom Endeavors
Scottsdale, Arizona ~ Saving For Someday
Tucson, Arizona ~ Desert Chica Ramblings
Bentonville, Arkansas ... [ Read More ]

Have you ever taken a "staycation?" A great way to explore the area you live in, a staycation offers the feel of a vacation for less expense. This is a vacation where you stay at home so there is no need to pay for airline costs or hotel stays. You would be amazed what fun lies in your own backyard if you really look.
I wanted to share some of the fun things that Oshkosh, Wisconsin has to offer.
If you a planning a trip somewhere else (or don't live in the Oshkosh area) come back ... [ Read More ]

I received a Restaurant.com gift card for the purpose of this review. This post was made possible by Mom Spark Media. Thoughts are my own.
If you know anything about me, you know that I would eat out every day of the week if I could! Even though I post lots of recipes and love to cook, I hate cleaning up after myself and grocery shopping! Restaurant.com makes it easy and affordable to eat out.
This Mother’s Day, Restaurant.com, the nation’s largest dining deals site and trusted source ... [ Read More ]

Happy St. Patricks Day!
Today my oldest needed to bring a green food to school for snack time for the "Eatin' of the Greens." One of his favorite things I make is baked Kale. It is a healthy alternative to chips. The first time I made this my sons were eating lunch and I left it out on the counter in case they wanted to try some. My oldest tried it and loved it - if fact he loved it so much he ate all but a few scraps on the bottom of the bowl. He insisted I make it for todays ... [ Read More ]

Our whole family has been off since December 21……that's 12 days that we have had off. It could have gone so bad, but has been so amazing! Alas, today everyone went back to school and work. It's very quiet in our house now. I miss the fun we had over Christmas Vacation.
I did a lot of sleeping in…...
We worked on puzzles
I got to spend a lot of time on Pinterest
Caught up on my news feeds
Listened to some of my favorite podcasts
Learned how to bake on a smaller scale
Had ... [ Read More ]

Don't you love the freshness of a New Year? It reminds me of so many beauty….
Fresh cut grass
A fresh snowfall
A new baby
This year I am embracing it ~ differently…...
In the past I liked to make list of resolutions. Lose weight, spend less money, organize the house, declutter…..it goes on and on. Every year it was pretty much the same with a new item added and others taken away.
They didn't work. That's why every year they said pretty much the same thing. Primarily because ... [ Read More ]

I received a Restaurant.com gift card for the purpose of this review. This post was made possible by Mom Spark Media. Thoughts are my own.
What is better than having someone else make your food? I love to go out to eat. Not having to take time out of my busy day to make a meal is one of the best things to me! Restaurant.com is a great place to find placed to eat at an affordable price.
Restaurant.com is the trusted and valued source connecting restaurants and dinners nationwide. The company ... [ Read More ]

It's that time of year when there may be a lot of traveling for you. Right now, you might even be dreading the trip home from the long Thanksgiving weekend. I wanted to share some tips to make the ro
ad trip a little easier for you and your little ones.
Bring along some favorite movies or audio stories. Audio versions of holiday classics like The Night Before Christmas or The Polar Express are a great distraction for little ones. I also love to make a holiday playlist that contains all of ... [ Read More ]